Skip to content
elect.link
Latest
Allupdates
R Republican · Incumbent · U.S. House 6, North Carolina · Nov 3, 2026

Addison
McDowell

Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Addison McDowell seeks re-election in North Carolina's 6th Congressional District in 2026.

Researched checked 6 d ago
sources
16
positions
8
endorsements
2
mcdowellfornc.com ↗(opens in a new tab) X(opens in a new tab)Instagram(opens in a new tab)
Opponent Cyril Jefferson D Compare race →

Background

Addison P. McDowell is a Republican U.S. Representative serving North Carolina's 6th Congressional District. He was first elected in 2024 and began his term in 2025, making him one of North Carolina's newest members of Congress. He was raised in Lexington, North Carolina, in Davidson County, and earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 1314

Before entering Congress, McDowell worked on Representative Richard Hudson's 2016 campaign and in Representative Ted Budd's congressional office from 2017 to 2019. He subsequently worked as a lobbyist for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and also did policy and legislative work for the North Carolina League of Municipalities before entering the 2024 congressional race. 3714

McDowell is seeking re-election to NC-06 in the November 3, 2026 general election as the Republican incumbent. Congress.gov and his campaign site both confirm his status as the sitting representative for the district. 28

No prior elected public office has been identified in the reviewed sources; his U.S. House seat, first won in 2024, is his first identified elected office. 23

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, North Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 6th Congressional District
Website
mcdowellfornc.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Sep 26
    poll
    Outside forecaster estimates McDowell holds a 14.2-point starting advantage in NC-6

    A campaign-strategy site, The Political Group, estimated McDowell's starting advantage at 14.2 points based on recent official election results. The figure reflects the site's electoral model, not a public opinion poll.

    What It Would Take for Cyril Jefferson to Win NC-06 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 22
    news
    PBS NC publishes McDowell and Jefferson 'State Lines' candidate interview videos

    PBS NC published separate video interviews with McDowell and Jefferson recorded on September 18, as part of the 'State Lines' series covering NC-6 candidates ahead of the November 3 general election.

    Addison McDowell, Republican Candidate for NC's 6th ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 21
    news
    McDowell speaks at Greensboro rally where VP Vance campaigns for Senate nominee Whatley

    McDowell appeared at a Greensboro rally headlined by Vice President JD Vance, who was campaigning for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. The Charlotte Observer reported McDowell criticized media coverage and Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-era policies. No new endorsement of McDowell was reported at the event.

    JD Vance makes pitch to undecided voters, bashes Roy Cooper at NC midterm rally · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 18
    news
    PBS NC records separate candidate interviews with McDowell and Jefferson for 'State Lines'

    PBS NC recorded separate interviews with McDowell and Jefferson on September 18, published as the 'State Lines' series on September 22. These were individual interviews, not a joint debate.

    Addison McDowell, Republican Candidate for NC's 6th ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 17
    news
    McDowell introduces bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to oversee intelligence agencies' AI use

    McDowell and Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw introduced the bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act, which would require a report to Congress on intelligence agencies' use of AI with data collected under Section 702 of FISA. McDowell said Congress should ensure AI tools strengthen national security while protecting constitutional rights.

    mcdowell.house.gov · media · press-releasesMcDowell Leads Bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to Increase ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 16
    news
    McDowell's bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act passes House committee 37–0

    McDowell's congressional office announced that his bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act (H.R. 6152) passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee by a unanimous 37–0 vote. McDowell said he looked forward to moving the bill to the House floor.

    McDowell's Bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 15
    poll
    UVA Center for Politics rates NC-6 'Safe Republican'; Cook rates it 'Solid Republican'

    Reporting by The High Point Enterprise, republished by Yahoo, noted that the University of Virginia Center for Politics rated NC-6 as 'safe' for McDowell and Cook Political Report rated it 'solid Republican.' These are race assessments, not poll results, and no district-specific survey or vote percentages were reported.

    Congressional GOP incumbents have polling leads - Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 4
    news
    North Carolina begins mailing absentee ballots for the November 3 general election

    North Carolina county boards began mailing absentee ballots on September 4, 2026. McDowell faces Democratic nominee Cyril Jefferson in the NC-6 general election on November 3, with early voting scheduled for October 15–31.

    Voting is underway: What’s on NC’s 2026 ballot · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jun 30
    filing
    McDowell reports $1.23M raised, $381K cash on hand through June 30 FEC filing period

    FEC-derived figures reported by WFAE and election trackers show McDowell raised $1,226,408 since January 1, 2025, spent $852,003, and had $381,728 cash on hand as of June 30, 2026, dwarfing opponent Cyril Jefferson's roughly $157,000–$199,881 raised in the same period.

    U.S. House of Representatives (NC-6) · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Moore Hallmark, the Chamber's vice president and managing director for regional government affairs, announced: "The U.S. Chamber is pleased to announce our support and endorsement for Representative Addison McDowell in North Carolina's 6th Congressional District." uschamber.com · Aug 21, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump posted on Truth Social: "Addison McDowell has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." Trump had previously endorsed McDowell in the 2024 Republican primary on December 12, 2023. presidency.ucsb.edu · Feb 16, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.23M
Spent
$852K
Cash on hand
$382K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NC06177(opens in a new tab)

Sources 16

  1. [1] U.S. House of Representatives (NC-6)(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  2. [2] ISSUES - Addison McDowell for Congress (NC-06)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  3. [3] What It Would Take for Cyril Jefferson to Win NC-06 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  4. [4] Voting is underway: What’s on NC’s 2026 ballot(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  5. [5] Addison McDowell — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  6. [6] Addison McDowell, Republican Candidate for NC's 6th ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  7. [7] JD Vance makes pitch to undecided voters, bashes Roy Cooper at NC midterm rally(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  8. [8] mcdowell.house.gov · media · press-releasesMcDowell Leads Bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to Increase ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  9. [9] McDowell's Bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  10. [10] Congressional GOP incumbents have polling leads - Yahoo(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  11. [11] McDowell Leads Resolution Honoring Gulf War-Era Veterans ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
  12. [12] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Addison McDowell for North ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 21, 2026
  13. [13] McDowell's Leadership Drives Change at FHFA to Keep ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 18, 2026
  14. [14] Truth Social Posts of February 16, 2026 | The American Presidency ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 16, 2026
  15. [15] McDowell Introduces PRESS Act to Crack Down on Fentanyl ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 21, 2026
  16. [16] Rep. McDowell Secures $3 million for Community Project in ...(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2025
Are you Addison McDowell?
Claim this page to add a statement to voters and correct your details.
Sign in to claim
elect.link

Candidate pages are assembled automatically from public web sources. Every claim links to where it came from. Nonpartisan; no endorsements. Candidates can claim their page to add a statement and corrections.